Name: Best Tastiest Pakistani One Pot Biryani - Super Easy Mixed Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4-6 People
Cuisine: Pakistani
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Cooking Oil; 2 large, sliced Onions; 1 kg (2.2 lbs), bone-in pieces Chicken; 2 tablespoons Ginger Garlic Paste; 3-4 tablespoons (or 1 packet premade mix) Biryani Masala; 1 cup, diced or crushed Tomatoes; 1/2 cup Yogurt; 2-3 cups Water; 2 cups, uncooked (soaked for 30 minutes) Basmati Rice; 1/2 cup, for garnish Fried Onions; 1/4 cup, chopped, for garnish Fresh Coriander

Ready in

60 mins

Cuisine

Pakistani · South Asian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

45 min

Serving

4-6 People

Calories / Serving

~700 kcal

Recipe Summary

Learn how to make a delicious and easy one-pot Pakistani biryani. This recipe features tender chicken cooked with aromatic spices, tomatoes, and yogurt, layered with perfectly cooked basmati rice, all prepared in a single pot for convenience and maximum flavor.

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All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Cooking Oil 1/4 cup
Onions 2 large, sliced
Chicken 1 kg (2.2 lbs), bone-in pieces
Ginger Garlic Paste 2 tablespoons
Biryani Masala 3-4 tablespoons (or 1 packet premade mix)
Tomatoes 1 cup, diced or crushed
Yogurt 1/2 cup
Water 2-3 cups
Basmati Rice 2 cups, uncooked (soaked for 30 minutes)
Fried Onions 1/2 cup, for garnish
Fresh Coriander 1/4 cup, chopped, for garnish

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⚠ Contains Allergens

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sauté Onions

Heat cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown, stirring occasionally.

Step 2: Cook Chicken

Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook until they are lightly browned on all sides.

Step 3: Add Aromatics and Spices

Stir in the ginger garlic paste and cook for until fragrant. Then, add the biryani masala and mix well to coat the chicken.

Step 4: Incorporate Tomatoes and Yogurt

Add the chopped or crushed tomatoes to the pot and cook until they soften and the oil begins to separate. Stir in the yogurt and mix thoroughly.

Step 5: Add Water and Rice

Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the soaked basmati rice, gently mix it into the chicken and gravy, and bring it back to a boil.

Step 6: Cook Rice

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and cook until the rice is al dente and small holes appear on the surface, indicating that most of the water has been absorbed.

Step 7: Garnish and Steam (Dum)

Garnish the biryani with fried onions and fresh chopped coriander. Cover the pot again and steam on very low heat for to allow the flavors to meld and the rice to finish cooking (this process is called 'dum').

Step 8: Serve

Gently fluff and mix the biryani before serving hot with raita or salad.

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